Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and take you to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 2: Side Trip to the Mekong Delta
Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to
My Tho, the gateway of the Mekong Delta to visit a distinctive
Vinh Trang Temple.
Then, you will head to My Tho and transfer into a motor boat for a
cruise along the Mekong River. You will enjoy the landscape of the Mekong Delta and visit a local family on a small island to see how the local’s life is and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea, and honey wine with the family.
After your Mekong Delta tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Trang is a Buddhist temple near My Tho.Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
After breakfast, you will
get to Hoi An by taking a flight to Da Nang first. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. In the afternoon, you can get a close look at those historical architectures that were influenced by European, Chinese, and local Vietnamese cultures. You will visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky House, former merchants’ homes, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.Day 4: Hoi An
Today you will
enjoy some free time in this delightful old town. You can take a bike tour to the gorgeous surrounding countryside, or take up a cooking class in the town.
Insider Tips: For more full-day or half-day tours in Hoi An, you can ask your travel consultant in advance.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Day 5: Hoi An to Hanoi
Today you will leave for Hanoi by flight. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi to Halong Bay
After breakfast, you will transfer to
Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.
After lunch onboard, you will visit
Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Then, you can go swimming or kayaking as you like in your free time.
Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.
The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.Day 7: Halong Bay to Hanoi
In the morning, you can
join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the train station is your free time. You can enjoy a refreshing morning swim or take one last look at Halong Bay.
On the way back to the harbor, you will explore
Surprise Cave, also known as Sung Sot Cave. It is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. You will be amazed by the stunning karst limestone with neon lights.
After that, you will transfer back to Hanoi.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.Day 8: Hanoi to Siem Reap
Say goodbye to Laos and welcome to Cambodia!
Today you will take a flight from Hanoi to Siem Reap, the heart of Angkor Wat.
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Siem Reap International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 9: Siem Reap Tour (Angkor Wat)
Today, you will enjoy a full-day trip to
Angkor Wat, the will of the Khmer Empire that once ruled much of Southeast Asia.
Your morning will begin
with a tour of Ta Prohm, a site wrapped in giant silk-cotton trees and strangler figs through which you'll feel like you're in a Tomb Raider setting.
Then you will come to
Banteay Kdei, a smaller version of Ta Prohm. You will go through the Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, Royal Palace, Baphuon Temple, and Bayon Temple. Weaving and climbing through winding tunnels and secret chambers, you can experience the mystery of the land up close.
After lunch, you'll have the
whole afternoon to explore Angkor Wat, peering through the intricate and ancient stone carvings to see how it once flourished.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia.Day 10: Siem Reap Tour (Banteay Srei, Tonle Sap Lake)
After breakfast, you will first visit
Banteay Srei. This temple, built in 976 AD and carved out of red sandstone, is one of the three sacred temples in Cambodia and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
In the afternoon, you will visit
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. You will enjoy the beautiful lake view and mangrove forests on a boat trip. Then, you will visit Kampong Phluk village on the lake to discover the life of the local people who live on the water.
Stay overnight in Siem Reap.
Tonle Sap Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Day 11: Siem Reap Departure
Say goodbye to Cambodia.
You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.
Service Included
Private transfer and English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International flight
Travel visa
Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Travel Restriction
In an effort to restart tourism and help the local economy recover, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos have lowered COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Before entering Vietnam you will need to purchase travel insurance with COVID-19 full coverage and download and use the “PC-Covid Viet Nam” Mobile app in order to enter the country.
To enteri Cambodia, you need to provide the vaccination certificate. If this is not available, you will need to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test upon arrival in Cambodia.
And while entering Laos, you need to provide a valid vaccination certificate or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (no more than 48 hours before arriving) and register it online with a health declaration form. Then, you will get a QR code to show on arrival.
We are well aware of the need for safety in traveling abroad in the post-pandemic era. We will provide you with one-to-one travel consultant service throughout the whole process to assist you in completing the visa application and proof of vaccination required by the destination quickly and safely. Professional local guides, drivers, and other services will escort your trip.
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